I was in Portugal last week with my family and was so disappointed to see parents hovering at the playgrounds like they do in Philadelphia. My three year old really wanted to play with kids but came to me and said "too many adults!"
Back home, we have a new cool playground that is designed to make it uncomfortable for the adults to be on it and I love it. Let the kids play with other kids!
Much more enjoyable to watch kids sort things out for themselves than to guide them. Have seen kids adapt play 'rules' to accommodate players of varying skills without grownups intervening.
I was in Portugal last week with my family and was so disappointed to see parents hovering at the playgrounds like they do in Philadelphia. My three year old really wanted to play with kids but came to me and said "too many adults!"
Back home, we have a new cool playground that is designed to make it uncomfortable for the adults to be on it and I love it. Let the kids play with other kids!
Much more enjoyable to watch kids sort things out for themselves than to guide them. Have seen kids adapt play 'rules' to accommodate players of varying skills without grownups intervening.
What do your kids pack for lunch? Worried mine would pack leftover Easter Candy and a hunk of bread. 🤣